BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260814T193945Z DTSTART:20260827T000000Z DTEND:20260827T000000Z UID:20260827T000000Z-20260827T000000Z-9622@rhodygarden.org SUMMARY:August Webinar: Introduction to the Propagation Program at the RSBG DESCRIPTION:The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden invites you to o ur new webinar on Wednesday August 26\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time \n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Propagation Program at the RSBG\n\n\nHave you ever wondered how the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden grows and preserves its extraordinary collection of rare plants?\n\n Atsuko Gibson\, Assistant Curator\n\nJoin Nursery Manager and Assistant Curat or Atsuko Gibson for a behind-the-scenes look at the Garden's propagat ion program and learn how new plants are carefully cultivated for cons ervation\, research\, and distribution.\n\nThe Rhododendron Species Bo tanical Garden is one of the leading institutions in the collection of species rhododendrons. What makes us unique is one of our missions\, which is to distribute these rare plant materials to other botanical i nstitutions and the public. The propagation of these plants takes plac e at our on-site 2-acre nursery where I spend most of my day.\n\nDurin g this webinar\, Atsuko will explore the techniques used to propagate species rhododendrons and other uncommon companion plants from around the world. Whether you're an experienced gardener\, a plant collector\ , or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes at the Garden \, you'll gain insight into the work that supports one of the Garden's core conservation missions.\n\nDate & Time: Wednesday August 26\, 202 6\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\n\n===============\nPrice: $15 for RSB G members | $25 for non-members + tax\nRegistration closes on August 2 4\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. PST. \nYou do NOT need a PayPal account to co mplete payment - see details below\nCan't make it to the live Zoom web inar? Don't worry! You can still register and submit a payment for the event\, and a link to the recording will be sent directly to you! Ple ase include a comment in your registration form letting us know.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease read:\n\n When you register for the webinar\, you will r eceive an email confirming your pending reservation for the webinar. N ext\, you must complete your payment to secure your spot. Note: Please ensure you input an email where you'd like the link and recording sen t to (email used during registration will be sent the link).\n\n You can pay with a credit card/VISA on PayPal (you do not need a PayPal ac count) - click the button Pay via PayPal > click Pay with Debit or Cre dit Card > Check out as a Guest by entering your email address > enter your payment information > ensure the toggle is off towards the botto m of the screen to pay as a guest.\n\n\n On the morning of the schedu led webinar\, you will receive an email from RSBG staff with a link to the Zoom webinar and further instructions on how to join.\n\nHow to J oin the Meeting\n\n Please note that you do not need a Zoom account t o attend the lecture. However\, you will be required to download Zoom software on your device. There are two ways to do this:\nVisit Zoom.us and find the “RESOURCES” drop-down menu at the very top of the webpag e. Hover your mouse over the arrow next to “RESOURCES” and select “Dow nload Zoom Client” from the drop-down menu. Select the first download button on this page labeled “Zoom Client for Meetings.”\n\nOR\n\n\n C lick on the lecture link\, which will be emailed to you. The link will prompt you to download the software.\n You do not need a webcam or a microphone to participate\; you will need a device with speakers to h ear the lecture.\n All Zoom registrants will be muted during the lect ure. We will take questions in the chat functions and answer them in a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.\n\n\n\n\n                    \n\nAtsuko Gibson\,  RSBG Assistant Curator\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nQuestions? Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Rhod odendron Species Botanical Garden invites you to our new webinar on Wednesday August 26\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

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Introduction to the Pro pagation Program at the RSBG

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Have you ever wondered how the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden g rows and preserves its extraordinary collection of rare plants?

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Atsuko Gibson\, A ssistant Curator
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Join Nursery Manage r and Assistant Curator Atsuko Gibson for a behind-the-scenes look at the Garden’\;s propagation program and learn how new pla nts are carefully cultivated for conservation\, research\, and distrib ution.

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The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is one of the leading institutions in the collection of species rhododendrons. What makes us unique is one of our missions\, which is to distribute these rare plant materials to other botanical institutions and the public. The propagation of these plants takes place at our on-site 2-acre nurs ery where I spend most of my day.

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During this webinar\, Atsuko will explore the techniques used to propagate species rhododendrons a nd other uncommon companion plants from around the world. Whether you& #8217\;re an experienced gardener\, a plant collector\, or simply curi ous about what happens behind the scenes at the Garden\, you’\;ll gain insight into the work that supports one of the Garden’\;s c ore conservation missions.

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Date &\; Time: Wednesday Augu st 26\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
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Price: $15 for RSBG members | $25 for non-members + tax

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Registration closes on August 24\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

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You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete payment –\; see details be low

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Can’\; t make it to the live Zoom webinar? Don’\;t worry! You can still register and submit a payment for the event\, and a link to the recording will be sent di rectly to you! Please include a comment in your registration form lett ing us know.

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    Atsuko Gibson\,  RSBG Assistant Curator

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    Questions? Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org.

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